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YouthUseful information for planning your futureThe National Innovation Council has developed a website to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship for young Australians and small to medium enterprises.www.innovation.gov.au.On this page:
Youth enterprise programsYAA (Youth Achievement Australia)YAA's mission is to develop business enterprise skills, capacities and understanding in all young Australians through partnerships with business, education and the community.Students start, develop and run a real life business. Under the supervision of teachers, parents and mentors from the business community, students conduct market research activities, develop and sell a product or service, develop action plans and are introduced to personal finance, financial literacy and budgeting and cash flows. For more information, ph 02 9232 3088 or visit their website www.yaa.org.au Challenge Ya!Challenge Ya looks for creative, effective, fun, innovative and inspiring ideas that can be turned into action. Grants of up to $6000 are made directly to groups of young people and the process of putting the idea into action must be undertaken directly by young people. Check it out at www.youngaustralians.org under funding opportunities.ENYAThe Enterprise Network for Young Australians promotes the active participation of young people in enterprise in an ethical and sustainable manner. For more information go to their website at www.enya.org.auChoosing a Career for youTry the website www.jobjuice.gov.au and click the career quiz for help with choosing a career path that you would enjoy. Talk to your school careers advisor.Things to think about are:
Broad categories of possible occupations include: Practical (eg. electrician), Technical (eg IT careers), Creative (eg. marketing), Administrative (eg. accounting), People (eg social welfare), Helping (eg. teaching). Ask someone about their work and “mentally” try it on for a day! When it is time to leave school remember to apply for a range of options if possible and see which of these options comes your way. Jobs with good prospectsWhether you have your heart set on working in mechanics, medicine, marine biology or marketing, or haven't a clue, check out the list below to see where the jobs with good prospects are!Selected occupations with very good prospects in alphabetical order are: (stats from 'Job Outlook', Youth Edition, 2004, from DEWR)
Costs of further studyIf you are going on to further study after school, do some planning about the costs this will involve. For example:
Financial assistance: you may be eligible for Youth allowance or Abstudy, call 132 490, or check out their website at www.centrelink.gov.au If you are looking for local short term courses, look up www.southeasttrainingproviders.org where course fees are displayed. Indigenous youth resourcesIndigenous JobsearchHave a look at www.jobsearch.gov.au then go to the advanced search and then tick 'indigenous jobs only' for the latest indigneous jobs.Indigenous Services Guide for South East NSWavailable free from Seacc, updated in June 2004, phone 6492 5688.New Careers for Aboriginal People (NCAP)This is a program to help Aboriginal people find the right job. NCAP officers can assist you in resume writing, design a career path and talk to employers on your behalf. For more information, contact: Bega 6491 8500, Moruya 4474 0806AbstudyIs an allowance for students where a student must study an approved Abstudy course. Most courses in schools, colleges and universities are approved for Abstudy. For more information call the Centrelink Abstudy line on 132 317.Wage AssistanceMost indigenous job seekers registered for employment with Centrelink are eligible for a wage assistance card. This can be useful when applying for jobs as employers may be eligible for assistance of up to $4400 to help them provide training and employment.Community Development Employment program (CDEP)Seeks to develop employment and training skills for people aged between 16 and 65. To be eligible for this program participants must be registered with Centrelink. When placed with a host employer you will receive on the job training. For more information contact: Cobowra CDEP 4474 0806 or Wallaga Lake CDEP 4473 7307.www.indigenous.gov.au The Australian Government's website for Indigenous people providing links to many Indigenous programs. Australian ApprenticeshipsThinking about a career? Think about Australian Apprenticeships.Australian Apprenticeships mean flexible training, experience and a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to further education and training and a great way to get a head start in the career you want. Training is available in more than 500 occupations and in a wide range of industries. Apprenticeships give you the skills and experience to kick-start your career, with a valuable qualification recognised by employers throughout Australia. Apprenticeships are flexible. Training can be on-the-job, off-the-job, or a combination of both. Off-the-job training is provided by TAFE colleges, business colleges or other approved training organisations. One of the many advantages of an Apprenticeship is that you earn a wage as you train. Your training wage will depend on the industry you are working, the type of New Apprenticeship and the level of schooling and training you have completed. School Based ApprenticeshipsYou may be able to start an Apprenticeship while still at school. Your careers adviser and teachers will know if you are able to do an Apprenticeship while you are studying. They can also assist you with your Apprenticeship by helping you to choose the most suitable subjects.School-based Apprenticeships provide students with an opportunity to gain a vocational education and training (VET) qualification while pursuing their senior secondary certificate. Just like all Apprenticeships, School-based Apprenticeships are also flexible through on the job training, off the job training or a combination of both and because the training has been developed by industry for industry, the Apprentice is getting the right skills for the employer and the right skills for their future. An employer who takes on a School-based Apprentice can benefit from the practical skills and the latest industry knowledge their young employee acquires through training. Both the employer and the Apprentice are required to sign a training agreement which links to an industrial award or agreement with wages usually being paid for the work hours the Apprentice spends in the workplace. Australian Apprenticeships are increasingly the career option for students in Year 11 and Year 12 with the students requiring the full support of their school. How do I find a Australian Apprenticeships Centre?You can contact the Australian Apprenticeships Referral Line on 13 38 73 or visit the Australian Apprenticeships website at www.australia.gov.au/skillsforthefuture .Apprenticeships Statistics, from 1 Sept 05 to 31 Aug 06Apprenticeships Stats from 1 Sept 2005 to 31 Aug 2006Apprenticeships
New Entrant Traineeships
Resumes and going for a jobResumeThis is your best selling tool, so try for a presentation that is a bit unique. Some things to include are:
Some things to think about are
Some interview tips
Starting a BusinessYou have a good idea for a business – Great! Having a good idea is the first step to starting a business. This is the easy part. But if you want to have a successful business, there are many other things to consider and plan.Are you financially ready? Is your business suitable for a home base? Why do you want to go into business and are your reasons sound? Most successful micro businesses have a number of things in common. To see if you are ready to start a business that is likely to be successful, ask yourself the following questions:
If you can honestly answer 'Yes' to the above questions you may have good prospects of being successful in business. Before getting started however make sure you seek advice from your local Business Enterprise Centre or from Sarah Hannebery, Small Business Answers Officer on 6492 1166. These services are free. Websites that are useful in starting a business include:
There is also the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme for people aged over 18 and in receipt of a benefit from Centrelink. Contact South East Training Services on 1800 180 881 or Illawarra ITeC on 1800 353 368 for more information. Youth Leadership ProgramsThere are some great programs designed to encourage leadership and excellence in young people. Check out some of the following websites and develop your potential!www.futureleaders.com.au is a national initiative about leadership and the future of Australia. They hold forums designed to provide young people with inspiration and skill development. These forums expose young people to leadership initivies , new concepts and inspiring role models. For more information visit the website of call Dr Helen Sykes 03 9699 9596. www.rotary.org This site includes many leadership awards and programs for young people interested in developing their leadership potential. www.ozgreen.org.au Oz Green's Youth Lead is designed to foster in young people the skills, motivation and opportunities to lead the way to a sustainable future. For further information visit the website. www.thesource.gov.au The national youth roundtable was established by the Federal Government to create a direct dialogue with young Australians and to ensure that their views are taken into account in policy making processes. You can make a difference and influence government decisions in regard to youth. Check out the site for more information. |
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